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Beauty and joy in old Dorset school prom photos from 20 years ago

Here are 36 old pictures of the Royal Manor School prom in 2006, when students at the Portland school dressed up for a special summer's evening

26 April 2026
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Sailor’s memories of heroic wartime cat

A former Portland coastguard has recalled Simon, the ship’s brave cat aboard HMS Amethyst, wounded in action during the Yangtze incident

26 April 2026
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Blues promoted after winning penalty shootout

PORTLAND United have made history after reaching the Southern League for the first time.

25 April 2026
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Rugged beauty of island provides backdrop for explosive new book

The historical, rugged beauty of the Isle of Portland has provided a backdrop for one resident’s debut thriller novel.

25 April 2026
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Artists open studio doors at hidden gem this weekend

A HIDDEN courtyard behind listed buildings of the St George’s Centre on Portland, will once again open its doors to the public this weekend as resident artists invite visitors into their creative spac

24 April 2026
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Urgent search for missing man last seen riding bike

AN urgent search is underway to find a missing man from Portland

24 April 2026
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Dorset landmark at sunset compared to view of Mars

This striking Dorset image of Pulpit Rock on Portland at sunset has been likened to 'Mars' by viewers, capturing the dramatic geology, light and atmosphere at the edge of the English Channel.

24 April 2026
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Car park could be used for boats and trailers under new plans

PART of a Portland car park could make way for boat and trailer storage in the latest planning proposals to Dorset Council.

23 April 2026
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Thousands protected against Meningitis B with no further cases confirmed

THOUSANDS of antibiotics and vaccinations for meningitis B have been delivered to young people in Weymouth, Chickerell and Portland - with no further cases reported.

23 April 2026
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Pub threatened with demolition set to reopen under new owners

A PUB once threatened with demolition is set to reopen on Portland later this year

23 April 2026
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One week to go before town council by-elections

THERE is one week to go until voters on Portland go to the ballot box.

22 April 2026
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Drugs, violence and self-harm highlighted in prison inspection

A recent unannounced inspection of Portland prison showed signs of improvement despite ongoing challenges with drugs, self-harm, and prisoner release preparations.

22 April 2026
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More dates announced for pupils to get meningitis antibiotics and vaccines

FURTHER details of when students at schools across Weymouth and Portland can get meningitis antibiotics and vaccines has been announced

21 April 2026
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'The cancer melted away' - Dorset man's recovery after taking part in new treatment

A Portland man was part of an important new study, which showed that a new bowel cancer treatment was ‘highly effective’ in diminishing the disease.

20 April 2026
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Thousands more young people to be offered meningitis vaccines and antibiotics

6,500 more young people across Weymouth and Portland are to be offered vaccinations and antibiotics for Meningitis B after three confirmed cases in the area.

20 April 2026
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Family 'blown away' after £6k raised in memory of local man

A FESTIVAL put on in memory of a man from Portland who tragically died last year has raised more than £6,000 for local causes -leaving organisers 'blown away' by the generosity of their local communit

19 April 2026
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Warehouse would suit an "array" of businesses

A warehouse described as “highly versatile” and available immediately is being offered to let in Portland at £2,100 per calendar month (£25,200 annually).

19 April 2026
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Candidates confirmed ahead of by-elections

CANDIDATES for two by-election on Portland have been confirmed

18 April 2026
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Man identified after police appeal over 'indecent act' on bus

POLICE have identified a man in relation to an image appeal in relations to an alleged 'indecent act' on a bus on Portland.

17 April 2026
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WATCH: Spitfire flypast leaves sky watchers disappointed

Dorset residents were left disappointed as fog forced a Spitfire anniversary flypast offshore, just skirting past Portland Bill

17 April 2026

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